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Level 7 – Ports and Shipping Operations Strategy

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The Level 7 Diploma in Senior Strategic Ports and Shipping Management is designed for individuals working in the ports and shipping sector with senior management responsibilities, looking to develop their skills and knowledge further. This course will help you to gain a solid foundation for success at the highest levels of strategic management, while building knowledge of other key areas and responsibilities within the global supply chain.

Studying a Diploma in Ports and Shipping with IoSCM will help you expand your knowledge of shipping and why it is vital to modern business operations while advancing your capabilities in a fast-paced, exciting and evolving industry.

Course Introduction

Completing a ports and shipping course with the Institute of Supply Chain Management (IoSCM) certifies your knowledge and skills to give you the best opportunity for progression in your career. With our expert support network and unmatched resources, we provide more than just a maritime qualification – we give you the tools to grow, learn and progress as an industry professional.

Unlike other ports and shipping training providers, we provide learners with the opportunity to develop their skills through a bespoke distance learning format, with support from industry experts every step of the way. You can custom build your course to suit your current experience level, career ambitions and employer’s objectives.

As well as being able to tailor the course by unit selection, there are also nine different methods to consider when it comes to your assessments, so you can complete your course in a way that suits your individual learning preferences.

The IoSCM Level 7 Diploma in Senior Strategic Ports and Shipping Management is internationally recognised and was designed and developed by experts in the field. Along with expert guidance, you will receive first class online study materials which are aligned with National Occupational Standards (NOS).

As well as training individuals, we also work with businesses to develop larger groups of employees. To find out more about how we can develop your team’s skills, call us on 0800 1422 522.

What Will I Receive?

When you have completed your course you will gain an internationally recognised Diploma in Ports and Shipping from the Institute of Supply Chain Management and SFEDI Awards, an Ofqual regulated awarding organisation which is well recognised across the industry.

What Is This Qualification Equivalent To?

The IoSCM Level 7 Diploma in Senior Strategic Ports and Shipping Management is of the same level as a Master’s degree but studied in your own time, at your own pace and in the comfort of your own home.

Level 7 is recognised and highly sought after by employers and businesses. It gives you realistic, industry specific knowledge and skills that are entirely tailored to you and the sector, providing you the best chance of enhancing your strategic abilities.

If you would like to find out how this course could benefit your career, call our course advisory team today on 0800 1422 522.

Exclusive Student Discounts

When studying a qualification with IoSCM, you can register for a TOTUM NUS Extra card and receive exclusive discounts from household names designed to keep you ahead of the game in both your personal and professional life.  To view the full range of discounts, please click here.

What is Ofqual?

Ofqual is the government organisation that regulates qualifications and the organisations that offer them, maintaining standards and therefore confidence in education across England.

When you choose to study with IoSCM, you can rest assured that every qualification is Ofqual regulated, guaranteeing high quality and a worthy investment for individuals and employers alike.

What are National Occupational Standards?

The NOS framework specifies the UK standards of performance that people are expected to achieve in their work, and the knowledge and skills they need to perform effectively. These standards are approved by UK government regulators.

Essentially, meeting the NOS framework means that with the IoSCM Level 7 Ports and Shipping course, you will learn exactly what is required in order to be successful in your job role. This will help you to become a valuable asset within your role, giving you the kinds of skills you couldn’t gain from a more academically-focused course.

Course Information

If you have any further questions about this course, and you can’t find the answer here, please give our course advisory team a call on 0800 1422 522. They will be more than happy to assist you with any queries you may have, as well as helping you find the right course for your needs.

Is This Qualification Suitable for Me?

The IoSCM Level 7 Diploma in Senior Strategic Ports and Shipping Management is designed for learners who have experience in the ports and shipping industry and want to expand their knowledge at the most senior management level. The course is also the perfect choice for individuals who are seeking to certify their skills at this level.

The core unit, Senior Strategic Maritime Management, provides an expert understanding of the industry, while the optional units enable you to tailor your globally recognised qualification to match your individual learning objectives. To find out more about the core unit or view the optional units available at this level, please visit the Units tab.

How will I study?

When studying with IoSCM, you will have access to the online learning platform and learning resource centre. The IoSCM learning platform provides you with all your course content, unit information and the option to interact with other learners studying the same course as you. The learning resource centre includes a huge library of resources for you to utilise which will support you throughout your learning.

All courses are studied through online and supported distance learning, so you can work through your course online at your own pace and utilise the support from the support and education teams as and when required.

Is there support available?

When you enrol onto a course you will be assigned a learning support advisor. They will be your dedicated point of contact and will handle all queries while you study. You will also be assigned your own industry expert tutor for every unit you study, who will be on hand to provide you with guidance and feedback throughout your learning journey.

How do I apply?

To apply for this course, give our course advisory team a call today on 0800 1422 522 or email info@ioscm.com. They’ll be happy to provide you with a step-by-step guide on the enrolment and payment process. To fund your qualification, you can organise payment in full or utilise one of our interest-free payment plan options. We also accept business-funded payments for employers seeking to fund their employees’ development. Contact us now and we can assess the best payment method for you during a free consultation call.

Units

The Level 7 Diploma in Senior Strategic Ports and Shipping Management offers a variety of optional units along with a core unit, Senior Strategic Maritime Management, so you can tailor your studies to the skills you want to develop.

The Senior Strategic Maritime Management core unit provides learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to successfully manage maritime operations at the most senior level. Upon completing this unit, learners will have an understanding of the impact of ports and shipping on the global supply chain.  Indicative content includes:

  • The drivers for global shipping demand
  • Maritime resource performance management
  • Maritime operations in a business context
  • International maritime law and regulations

To achieve the Level 7 Diploma you need to complete a minimum of 40 credits. Every unit has a credit value assigned to it. Your core unit, Senior Strategic Maritime Management, provides you with 15 of the credits you need. This means you can select units from the extensive list below to provide you with the remaining 25 credits required to achieve your qualification.

By choosing units which will benefit your current role and develop your skills to the next level, you will have the best possible foundation for success in your ongoing procurement career.

Lost of Units – Click each unit for further information

Senior Strategic Business Research

15 Unit Credit Values

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for the successful development of Strategic Business Planning.

This unit contains 3 Learning Outcomes which support learners to:

  • Be able to implement strategic business planning.
  • Understand Risk Management techniques in strategic planning.
  • Understand the impact of relationships on business performance.

Senior Strategic Change Management

15 Unit Credit Values

Business Innovation and Entrepreneurship

12 Unit Credit Values

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding required for Entrepreneurship in Business. This unit supports learners to:

  • Understand the role of entrepreneurship in business
  • Understand opportunities and Business Generation
  • Understand strategies to create business ideas

Senior Strategic Manufacturing and Production and Principles

15 Unit Credit Values

This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding required for implementing strategic Manufacturing Principles within an organisation.

This unit contains 3 Learning Outcomes which support learners to:

  • Understand Production Planning from a Lean perspective
  • Understand Production Processes in Manufacturing
  • Understand Risk Management in Manufacturing

Senior Strategic Business Planning

10 Unit Credit Values

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for the successful development of Strategic Business Planning.

This unit contains 3 Learning Outcomes which support learners to:

  • Be able to implement strategic business planning
  • Understand Risk Management techniques in strategic planning
  • Understand the impact of relationships on business performance

Senior Strategic Global Procurement

12 Unit Credit Values

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to develop a global procurement strategy that can support businesses in meeting their objectives.

This unit contains 3 Learning Outcomes which support learners to:

  • Understand the value of aligning procurement to business strategy
  • Be able to implement innovative procurement strategies in business
  • Understand tendering, cost, and risk management approaches in Global Procurement

Senior Strategic Leadership

12 Unit Credit Values

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding required for Strategic Leadership supports learners to:

  • Understand how strategic leadership changes the trajectory of an organisation
  • Understand the value of effective leadership and innovation
  • Understand the skills and capacities required to exercise global leadership

Senior Strategic Management Principles

12 Unit Credit Values

The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the knowledge and understanding
required for implementing Strategic Management Principles within a business. This unit supports learners to:

  • Understand the impact of strategic planning and development on a business
  • Understand how business strategy creates a roadmap to competitive advantage
  • Understand the impact of critical success factors in establishing a thriving business

Senior Strategic Logistics and Transport Management

15 Unit Credit Values

The Strategic Logistics Management core unit provAides learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required to successfully manage logistical operations at the most senior level. Upon completing this unit, learners will have an understanding of the impact of logistics and transport on the global supply chain.

Indicative content includes:

  • The link between logistics and marketing
  • Different types of logistics in the supply chain
  • The importance of continuous improvement in logistics
  • The role of transport in logistics

Senior Strategic Warehousing and Inventory Management

15 Unit Credit Values

This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for implementing strategic Warehouse and Inventory Management. This unit supports learners to:

  • Be able to evaluate the key requirements of warehouse design management
  • Understand warehouse business structures within organisations
  • Understand the importance of outsourcing logistics operations
  • Understand the relationship between Inventory Management and an organisation’s profitability

Logistics & Transport

10 Unit Credit Values

  • Benefits and Drawbacks to Building Flexibility into the Manufacturing Process: Flexible Manufacturing Systems (FMS), Flexible Manufacturing Cells (FMC)
  • Analyse the mix of Manufacturing Process Equipment: Special manufacturing processes, CAM layouts
  • Function and Purpose of Existing Advanced Manufacturing Technology (AMT) Installations: How AMT improves manufacturing, ERP software

Ports & Shipping

10 Unit Credit Values

  • Maritime Operations in a Business Context: Evaluate methods of maritime trade, benefits of maritime trade to an organisation
  • Planning Process for Maritime Operations: Process of planning maritime operations, benefits of planning maritime operations
  • Maritime Resource Management: Utilisation of resources for maritime operations, scope, usage and life-span of resources
  • Maritime Law: Key principles of law as they apply to shipping operations, Impact of principles, Types of contracts used in the transport of goods, Legal issues associated with time charter parties and voyage charter partie

Import & Export

10 Unit Credit Values

  • Key Elements of Export Strategies: Characteristics of exporters including role, Justification and reasons for export, Export strategies and considerations, Business plan
  • Key Elements of Import Strategies: Characteristics of importers including role, Justification and reasons for import, Documentation relating to own country
  • Third Party Intermediaries: Freight forwarders, 3rd Party Role

Jobs and Progression

With the achievement of each level, you will expand your earning potential and evolve your career. The job titles become more prestigious and the salary grows as you continue your professional development.

With an IoSCM Level 7 Ports and Shipping qualification, you can expect to move into roles such as:

  • SHIPPING DIRECTOR: £60,500 – £120,000
  • BUSINESS DIRECTOR: £70,000 – £95,000
  • OPERATIONS DIRECTOR: £70,000 – £110,000
  • GLOBAL LOGISTICS DIRECTOR: £100,000 – £155,000
  • CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER (CEO): £200,000+

Speak to us today about our progression routes on 0800 1422 522.

*Salaries are based on national averages and may vary depending on location.

Our expertise

IoSCM Education Team 

We have some of the best tutors in the industry as members of the IoSCM education team. When you have enrolled onto an IoSCM course you’ll receive unlimited one-to-one support, guidance and feedback from your assigned tutor.

Communication can be organised through a phone call, email, text, video call or through the chat system on the online learning platform.

Because we have tutors specialising in every sector of the supply chain industry, we have a strong understanding of the requirements to succeed and progress within every field.

IoSCM Learning Support Team 

In addition to the tutor team, you will be assigned a learning support advisor who will ensure your learning journey goes to plan. They will introduce you to your course, help you navigate the learning platform and have frequent catch ups with you throughout your studies to make sure you’re on track.

Dedicated Business Support

If you’re an employer looking into training courses for employees, you will receive additional support. You will have a dedicated business contact who can help you with finding the best training options based on your business requirements. Your business contact will also provide access to your employees’ course progression updates.

Business Enquiry

Are you looking for training for your employees? Contact our Business Development team to discuss how IoSCM can create the perfect training package for you.

Our Business Development team are highly knowledgeable in the Supply Chain industry, with years of experience and proven success in guiding and advising organisations worldwide towards the best suited training for their requirements. Our team work with you, establishing an understanding of the current skills and knowledge of each team member along with the organisations development needs, to recommend a tailored supported training package for you and your team.

Benefits to Business

  • Dedicated, tailored business support
  • Assistance every step of the way
  • Learner Updates created for your business
  • Access to external support and resources in collaboration with IoSCM
  • One to one support for each and every member of your team
  • Group Learning available

Bespoke training available – take advantage of the full flexibility of IoSCM.

Corporate Membership

Created to support companies and organisations of all sizes, IoSCM Corporate Membership will advanced the capabilities of your business. With various grading of Corporate Membership available, you can access the professional resources, benefits and industry expert support suited to your business. Click here to find out more.

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“Based in the UAE I have a very busy job in Sales & Marketing with travel in Middle East, Asia & Africa and with a family it can be difficult to make time for any studying. The IoSCM course gives me the option to study anytime or location and also the chance to study at my own pace. I am currently working my way through the first part of my course but have found all the info online very informative and all my questions/problems have been answered very promptly.

I would recommend the IoSCM courses to anyone who has a busy lifestyle and wants to have a good industry recognised qualification at the end of the course.”

Scott Macpherson, IoSCM Level 7

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